Story Behind The Song
Jesus, Son of God, born to Mary. She sings this lullaby to Him at the manger but also at the cross after He is taken down and laid in her lap.
Song Description
Mary, mother of Jesus, sings to Him at the manger or at the cross, holding him near. Choral backing a lyric soprano.
| Song Length |
5:29 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Content |
Subject |
God, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Celine Dion, Alicia Keys |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Child of Destiny
the crowd has come to see;
Promised One so holy
Innocent and lowly;
He said You'd be great;
But is this what's meant to be?
Child of Destiny
You have come to me;
Words I heard so clearly,
Treasured them so dearly,
Look at the glory that crowns the Savior's head?
Son of God, Son of mine;
Son of God, Child divine;
Won't you sleep now, sleep now, sleep now, sleep now;
Sleep now, gentle Lamb,
while I hold You in my arms
through the night
til morning breaks the dawn;
Won't you sleep now, gentle Lamb, tho the night grow dark and cold;
I am waiting,
watching while You sleep;
Won't you sleep now, gentle
Lamb of God, Child of destiny,
come and set Your people free.